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W597 VGS

2000 Ford Cougar

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,522 mi
Last recorded149,522 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 VGS
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2020 149,522 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Turns off when rear fog lamp is switched on. (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective System still supported and secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both OS and NS deteriorated, beam pattern only just visible. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 1.6mm and also bald on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both OS and NS. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 143,382 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 143,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 136,951 miles

Offside offside front to rear sill area slightly corroded within suspension areas

Offside side front to rear sill area slightly corroded within suspension areas

vehicle body and slightly

Fail 23 Jan 2018 136,951 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

Offside offside front to rear sill area slightly corroded within suspension areas

Offside side front to rear sill area slightly corroded within suspension areas

vehicle body and slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2017 130,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

signs of corrosion to front floorpans(holed),rear outer and undersills,rear subframe.

Fail 26 Jan 2017 130,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

signs of corrosion to front floorpans(holed),rear outer and undersills,rear subframe.

Pass 27 Jan 2016 124,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2015 118,534 miles

Fuel cap breaking up

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 118,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap breaking up

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 112,658 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 109,968 miles

Brake pipes corroded in places

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres wearing edges

Inner sills corroded

Lime scale deposits on coolant pipe below crank pulley

N/S/R pad`s 4-5 mm

N/S/R shock damp

O/S/R pad`s 3-4 mm

Oil leak

Reag Reg starting to deteriorate

Rear Tyres cracking

Fail 13 Apr 2012 104,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre 2mm

N/S?R shock leaking

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S.F brake pipe too flexie corroded

O/S/F tyre 2mm

Oil leak

Rear Disc`s slight lip

Rear Pad`s low

Pass 13 Apr 2012 104,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre 2mm

N/S?R shock leaking

O/S.F brake pipe too flexie corroded

O/S/F tyre 2mm

Oil leak

Rear Disc`s slight lip

Rear Pad`s low

Pass 12 Apr 2011 99,572 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

FRONT REG DETERIATED

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

MINOR EXHAUST BLOW ON FRONT AND REAR JOIN

NSR SHOCK LEAKING

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN

Pass 21 Apr 2010 96,380 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 96,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 93,366 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 88,547 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 80,467 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 70,573 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?

Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,383
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
13,390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,699
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,462
position lamp(s) not working 9,511
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,919
parking brake recording little or no effort 5,673
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W597 VGS is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Ford Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 82,058 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Cougar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,699 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W597 VGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Cougar typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W597 VGS is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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